Under South Africa's G20 presidency in 2025, UNESCO will expand its partnership to focus on ethical AI for sustainable development, particularly in Africa. Building on 2024’s successes, it will address digital divides, support innovation, and promote global ethical AI practices. UNESCO’s collaboration underscores its commitment...
XPRIZE Rainforest is a global competition to protect rainforests and boost biodiversity conservation. Team Limelight Rainforest won the $5 million prize for technology that quickly assesses rainforest biodiversity. The initiative highlights innovative solutions to preserve Earth's critical ecosystems. XPRIZE Rainforest, a global competition aimed at...
Thinkers360 announces the release of its annual Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on FinTech 2024, celebrating individuals who have made a profound impact across various industries. Global influencers and thought leaders featured in the list include Jim Marous, Amenallah Reghimi, Dr. Ritesh Jain,...
From robot-assisted surgeries to AI-driven diagnostics, the technology is transforming global medicine, making care more precise, accessible, and cost-effective. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare with companies like Tempus, Aidoc, and Exscientia driving innovation, while the healthcare AI market is projected to reach $187.95 billion...
UNESCO has launched a global training course to help digital content creators address disinformation and online hate speech. With over 9,000 participants from 160 countries, this initiative focuses on fact-checking, ethical content creation, and collaboration with journalists. The course addresses gaps in digital literacy revealed...
Japan has 29 Nobel laureates, top-tier education, and leadership in AI and robotics, it exemplifies a nation where discipline and intelligence thrive. How do Japan's cultural values contribute to its global intellectual dominance? Table of contents: Introduction The educational system in Japan A culture of...
The United States of America leads as the country with the highest number of companies. Other countries are India, China, Germany and the UK. What factors drive these countries with the most companies towards a thriving business ecosystem? [caption id="attachment_11794" align="alignnone" width="800"] Country With The...
The smart city infrastructure includes sustainability, efficiency, connectivity, data-driven decision-making, citizen-centric services, resilience, and innovation. Which top smart city projects define the overall framework for the future of urbanisation? [caption id="attachment_11754" align="alignnone" width="800"] Smart City Projects[/caption] Table of Contents: Introduction Global examples of smart city...
The Smart City Expo USA 2024, held on May 22-23, 2024, at Pier 36 in New York City, is a 2-day conference that focuses on the development of equitable, sustainable, and innovative urban spaces. [caption id="attachment_11751" align="alignnone" width="800"] Smart City Expo USA 2024[/caption] Table of...
Utilising data-driven decision-making, technological advancements, and a focus on environmental sustainability, Chicago's smart city initiatives focus on improving infrastructure, enhancing public services, and promoting sustainability. Some of the exemplary projects for a smart city Chicago include Array of Things, intelligent street lighting, and advanced traffic...
Since 1950, the number of people living in cities has increased nearly six times, reaching over 4 billion. This number is expected to rise by another 2.5 billion by 2050. With the exponential rise in population, how effective will the IoT solutions bfor air quality...
Enabled with advanced technologies such as self-driving vehicles, renewable energy sources, smart energy grids, and Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Bill Gates' smart city in Arizona project covers 24,800 acres. Why was Arizona chosen for the project? What are the broader impacts of smart cities on...
Cody, Wyoming, is a historic town located near Yellowstone National Park, with a population of about 10,417 as of 2024. Visitors to Wyoming, including Cody, spent about $4.7 billion in 2023, an increase from the previous year. This rise in tourism also led to a...
With the advent of the smart city concept, the meaning of an urban dwelling is quickly changing. Leveraged by technology and data to improve infrastructure, public services, and sustainable living, cities are now more connected - There are many opportunities for people interested in urban...
Recent advancements include Lionsgate's collaboration with Runway for AI-generated video content, WorkOS simplifying enterprise-grade features for AI startups, and YouTube's AI-powered creation tools. Read more and find out the latest AI breakthroughs in entertainment, retail, and wildlife conservation. According to Grand View Research, the global...
Innovations like smart traffic lights, real-time wayfinding, bike-sharing, and smart parking, enabled by the latest tech innovations like Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics are empowering cities to create human-centred ecosystems. What features of the top 10 smart cities in the US are shaping the future...
From IBM’s generative AI in sports to NVIDIA’s digital humans which are revolutionising customer service, AI is transforming all the major industry verticals. Major investments in AI, California’s deepfake ban, and innovative products like Plaud's NotePin highlight AI's growing impact. Here is how AI shapes...
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to host the FIFA 2034 World Cup with 15 innovative stadiums across Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and NEOM. The new and upgraded venues will feature modern designs and sustainable technologies, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to advancing sports infrastructure and...
The global market for Artificial Intelligence in construction is expected to reach USD 9,335.08 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.1% from 2024 to 2031. What is the impact and future of AI in construction? [caption id="attachment_11371" align="alignnone" width="800"]...
In the latest episode of Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast, Thomas Kiddle and Manthan Dave, co-founders and co-CEOs of Palisade Inc., delve into the challenges and opportunities of integrating blockchain with e-commerce payments and digital asset management. The podcast is powered by Businessabc.net and citiesabc.com. [caption...
Dinis Guarda interviews Rupert Hofmann, Chief Foresight Strategist at Audi Business Innovation and founder of the Foresight Academy. Both discuss the role of foresight and innovation in ensuring a humane-technology-enabled society. The podcast is powered by Businessabc.net and citiesabc.com. [caption id="attachment_11287" align="alignnone" width="800"] A Foresight...
NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry to enable enterprises and nations to build custom AI ‘supermodels’ using their open data with Llama 3.1 and NVIDIA Nemotron Models. NVIDIA AI Foundry offers comprehensive generative AI Model services to deploy custom Llama 3.1 NVIDIA NIM microservices with new NVIDIA...
Artificial intelligence (AI), the delicate balance between regulation and innovation, has become a focal point for policymakers, technologists, and ethicists alike. How do nations approach AI governance, from Europe’s stringent AI Act to diverse US proposals? [caption id="attachment_11237" align="alignnone" width="900"] The Worldwide AI Policy Scenario At...
Marcus Norberg, Sales Manager at Apendo AB, talks about the IBM Apendo collaboration that enables and empowers municipalities and small businesses in Sweden with data, AI, and governance with Dinis Guarda at the IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024. [caption id="attachment_11220" align="alignnone" width="800"] Marcus Norberg And Dinis...
IBM is integrating AI at Wimbledon for better fan engagement and athlete training. How is AI being utilised in the sports industry, particularly in tennis? [caption id="attachment_11186" align="alignnone" width="800"] An IBM Wimbledon Case Study Of How Gen AI Is Being Used In Tennis And Sports[/caption]...
Boris Scharinger, an AI Strategist at Siemens Digital Industries, discusses on the Dinis Guarda YouTube podcast how industrial AI is reshaping urban environments with sustainability. Emphasising the company’s strategic approach to talent and technology, he highlights in this podcast episode, powered by Businessabc.net and citiesabc.com,...
How can modern smart(er) cities learn from ancient urban planning principles and use Web 3.0 technologies like AI, blockchain, and metaverse to enhance urban resilience, sustainability, and community engagement? Here’s how we can integrate historical wisdom with cutting-edge technology that promises more efficient, sustainable, and...
Google DeepMind introduces Gemma 2, a new generation of open AI models designed to enhance performance and efficiency across diverse hardware platforms. Available in 9 billion and 27 billion parameter sizes, Gemma 2 aims to revolutionise AI deployment with its cost-effective, high-performance capabilities. [caption id="attachment_11158"...
AI tools offer opportunities for city planners and local businesses to enhance their marketing strategies and drive urban development. By adopting AI tools for Market Research Strategies, cities can create more responsive, efficient, and personalised marketing campaigns that benefit both businesses and residents. [caption id="attachment_11113"...
Leonardo da Vinci AI is Created with the AI.DNA technology of Wisdomia.ai, part of ztudium Group. The HumansAI agent assistant deploys the proprietary AI advanced LLM AI and conversational AI technology to bring the legendary genius, polymath, and creator to open the Chicago AI Week,...